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Alex Black
Alex Black graduated from Midland High School and attended Wayne State University as a BFA dance major, talent scholar and Allesee Award recipient. He was a member of the WSU Dance CompanyONE and toured the state of Michigan and Canada in the production of Dance Africa Detroit. Alex also performed a leading role in the 2006 Allesee Artist in Residence, Melissa Allen’s Tango and also 2007 Allesee Artist in Residence, Sean Curran’s Coda.
Alex traveled with the 2008-09 tour of the Broadway show Movin' Out. He danced ensemble and understudied the role of Tony. He finished four contracts with the production cast of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He has traveled the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, South America, and Dubai as well as Barcelona, Spain cruising the Mediterranean.
He then went on to work at the Stratford Festival, performing in Carousel, Adventures of Pericles, A Chorus Line, As You Like It, Romeo And Juliet, and Guys And Dolls.
Other theatre credits include: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Theatre Aquarius), Don Quichotte (Canadian Opera Company), Twist And Shout (Drayton Entertainment), Damn Yankees (Drayton Entertainment).
Film credits: Isabelle Dances Into The Spotlight (American Girl), Marilyn, National Geographic, Nikita, Beauty And The Beast, Remedy, The Next Step, Orphan Black, The Strain, and Suits.
Chase Braun
Chase Braun is currently a senior at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. He is upcoming his fourth year on Dance 2xs Michigan, U of M’s pre-professional hip hop crew performing at venues featuring Necto, The Metro in Chicago,and Little Caesar’s Arena, as well as qualifying for the World of Dance Championship. Chase was a student at Rhythmn N Jump, training in all styles on the competition team. He was also Captain on L’Anse Creuse High School Varsity Dance Team and has come back as an alum to teach for the past 3 years. Chase also recently danced with the opener for the artist Chappell Roan. He is very excited to challenge and inspire students.
Morgan Dennis
Morgan Dennis grew up dancing at Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy has been dancing for over 16 years and is currently majoring in Education at Grand Valley State University, where she is also a member of a university dance troupe. She has three years of experience choreographing and has received multiple scholarships in recognition of her performance and choreography. Morgan is passionate about helping dancers grow in confidence, technique, and artistic expression.
Sydney Duhaime
Sydney Duhaime competitively danced for 8 years in all styles and trained under the direction of Kelly Powers. Sydney has won countless scholarships and overalls at all Break The Floor conventions/competitions. As well as scholarships at The Dance Awards and Hollywood Connection Nationals. She also spent two years on the Tremaine Performance Company and as well as assisted classes at Hollywood Connection and Ignite Dance Convention. She recently graduated from Michigan State University with her Bachelors of Science in Advertising.
Nathan Mannella
Nathan Mannella is currently a student at the University of Michigan where he is majoring in dance. He grew up dancing at Spotlight Dance Works where he was a member of the Pre-Professional Program under the direction of Liz Schmidt. Nathan has received the honor of working with choreographers such as Adam Mcgaw, Lauren Adams, Meg Paul, and Lily Sheppard. He is trained in styles such as contemporary, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, ballroom, and modern. He is currently an Honored Assistant for both Revive and Adrenaline conventions. Nathan has been able to choreograph many pieces under the supervision of Niki Thuman while in the Pankow Performing Arts Program. Nathan has a great passion for choreography, and he loves seeing students learn and thrive in their dance journey!
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